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The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee (2017): Cast

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The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee is a 2017 documentary directed by John Maggio, starring Ben Bradlee, Jason Robards and Dustin Hoffman. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
John Maggio
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee About?

The premise of The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee without spoilers.

This is the story of Ben Bradlee, the influential executive editor of The Washington Post. The film explores his journey from a childhood affected by polio to becoming a groundbreaking figure in 20th-century journalism. It offers an intimate look at his career and the pivotal moments that shaped his remarkable ascent, highlighting his impact on American news and his confrontations with the White House.

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Cast & crew

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee Cast

Ben Bradlee leads the cast, with Jason Robards and Dustin Hoffman. Directed by John Maggio; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Maggio

More films directed by John Maggio, best-rated first: Mr. Saturday Night, Paul Anka: His Way, Paul Anka: His Way and Year One: A Political Odyssey.

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The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee (2017) | Official Trailer | HBO
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The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Ben Bradlee: El hombre del Washington Post” and “O Homem do Jornal: A Vida de Ben Bradlee”.

Also known as
  • Ben Bradlee: El hombre del Washington Post
  • O Homem do Jornal: A Vida de Ben Bradlee
  • El Periodista: La Vida De Ben Bradlee

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The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee?

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee released?

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee was released on December 4, 2017.

Who directed The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee?

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee was directed by John Maggio.

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Who is in the cast of The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee?

The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee stars Ben Bradlee, Jason Robards and Dustin Hoffman, among 17 credited actors.

Does The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee have a post-credit scene?

No. The Newspaperman: The Life and Times of Ben Bradlee has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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